An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and creative Occupational Therapist to join Evolve - Hull Community Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will have the privilege of working intensively with a small number of patients within a structured day programme, focusing on addressing the impact of an eating disorder on their life. The post holder will work closely with support workers and the wider MDT, including a fellow occupational therapist, to further develop and coordinate the current day service programme.

Main duties of the job

The post also offers the opportunity to work alongside another clinician, with a small caseload of outpatients with a variety of eating disorders, requiring occupational therapy interventions both individual and in groups. The post holder will receive regular supportive supervision and a development plan to develop their skills in this specialist and highly rewarding field of practice.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Kim Flockton, Clinical Lead on 01482 344083 or email kim.flockton@nhs.net

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Qualification/further training in eating disorders
• HPC registration

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of eating disorders and how they impact on function
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of motivational therapy
• Knowledge and understanding of models of change
• Audit skills

Experience

Essential

• Direct experience of working within mental health services
• Experience of working with challenging clients
• Experience of using mental health screening tools
• Multi-disciplinary working

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

The Calvert Centre

Hull

HU4 6BH

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